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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,375.61, 18,563.41 and 3,611.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,375.61, 18,563.41 and 3,611.23 is: 5,416.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,375.61 : 18,563.41 = 3,611.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,375.61/18,563.41 = 3,611.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,375.61x = 18,563.41 × 3,611.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,375.61x = 67,036,743.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,036,743.09/12,375.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.84

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